Yoga will take down the patriarchy! Well, if we really understand yoga and practice yoga's philosophy we can work to dismantle systemic oppression. Join us as we demonstrate how to use the Yamas and Niyamas of Yoga in your activism.
Trigger Warning: We talk about death and dying and how clinging to bodily life is a major obstacle.
9 Feb 2026
Don't Be Ignorant (and What Ignorance Really Is)
Ramah and Kari discuss the first Klesha, Ignorance. Ignorance leads to all other forms of suffering. Join us to learn how to overcome this obstacle.
9 Jan 2026
Four Noble Truths
In the Season 2 premiere, Ramah and Kari discuss the Four Noble Truths and how they relate to the Kleshas (obstacles).
28 May 2025
Ishvara Pranidhana (Let It Go)
Ramah and Kari explore Trustful Surrender, revealing how attachment to specific results can generate discord and suffering in this episode.
5 May 2025
Yogi Know Thyself (or else)
Ramah and Kari discuss Svadhyaya (ya ya ya ya) or self-study. Join us as we dive into why we need to really get to know ourselves, why we need to learn about people that are different, and what happens when we don't. Remember to like, rate, and leave a comment.
Passages read from "The Yamas and Niyamas" by Deborah Adele.
29 Apr 2025
Burn That Ish
Kari and Producer Nikki discuss Tapas, self discipline. Tapas means to burn. Join us as we explore Self-discipline, and if we can pause before we react. If so can this pause bring more understanding and less conflict?
10 Apr 2025
Be Content (And How)
Ramah and Kari discuss Santosha (Contentment). This does not mean toxic positivity or ignoring that issues exist. It means meeting the moment as it is. Learn how to find contentment and how to use it for social justice.
28 Mar 2025
Don't Gunk Yourself Up
Saucha means purity, but not how you're probably thinking about it. Join Ramah and Kari as the talk about how to purify your spirit in order to meet the moment as it is.
23 Mar 2025
Don't Steal (From yourself or others)
In our longest episode and last episode of the Yamas, special guest Kiara and I talk about Asteya, non-stealing. Kiara brings her perspective and experience from years of activism to this conversation about all the ways we steal that contribute to societal suffering. We reference The Quaking of America, Embodied Self Awakening, and the Yamas and Niyamas. *note: this episode was recorded in 2 parts where Kiara called in during the 2nd part. Remember to like, subscribe, share, and comment.
2 Mar 2025
Don't Be Greedy; Learn to Let Go
Let's talk about the Yama of Aparigraha or Non-possessiveness. Ramah and Kari take a journey to discuss how to use what you have to get what you need, then use extra to help others.
Text taken from The Yamas and the Niyamas by Deborah Adele.
26 Feb 2025
Use Your Energy Wisely
Today we discuss Brahmacharya, right use of energy. Don't waste your energy on items, tasks, or people which do not serve your greatest goal. Focus on what is necessary.
16 Feb 2025
Don't Lie (To Yourself or Others)
Ramah and Kari explore Satya or Truthfulness and how it relates to current events. They discuss how seeing the world from only one perspective leads to misunderstanding and discord. They provide methods for increasing compassion for others through Truthfulness.
7 Feb 2025
Don't Hurt Yourself (or anyone)
Ahimsa is the first Yama in Yoga. It means non-violence, non-harm. Join Kari and Ramah as they engage in an honest talk about to live Ahimsa in the current societal environment.
1 Feb 2025
What is Yoga? Like Really?
Welcome to Shine: Yoga for the People. We are raw. We are unpolished. We are independent.
On our first episode, we provide a brief history of yoga. We discuss what yoga is, what it is not, and what the goal of practicing yoga is. We also preview the purpose and structure of future episodes. Join us on this journey of learning to use yoga to dismantle oppression.
24 Jan 2025
Shine Trailer
What is the Shine: Yoga for the People podcast, and why should you listen? Join Ramah and me starting in February 2025 to find out.
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